Police reserve officer killed along with attacker in gunfight
A POLICE reserve officer was shot dead along with one of his attackers as he tried to make a bank deposit at the RBC branch in Palmdale on Sunday.
Vandal damages and tries to burn Abaco shelter
A HURRICANE shelter under construction in Abaco has been damaged by a vandal who tried to set a fire in the building.
Gov’t allocates $2.5M to National Sports Endowment
THE government has allocated $2.5 million under the National Endowment for Sports in the 2025/2026 budget, aimed at supporting federations, local sporting events, coaching certification, and long-term athlete development.
Minnis demands answers on $120M Grand Lucayan sale
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has criticised the government’s handling of the $120 million Grand Lucayan Resort sale, calling on Prime Minister Philip Davis to provide clarity on critical outstanding issues.
Helping hand for dialysis patients
DIALYSIS patients are being helped thanks to a donation to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
Anthaya Charlton clocks lifetime best to win 100
Versatile Bahamian athlete Anthaya Charlton continued her impressive season with another spectacular feat at the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division One National Outdoor Track and Field Championships yesterday.
Owner in shock as uninsured club burns
RAYNOLD Culmer watched in shock yesterday as fire consumed 78 West Lounge, the uninsured Gladstone Road club he co-owns.
The uncertainty of what lies ahead
“It’s really hard to focus on innovation and creativity when you’re consumed with this day-to-day of how we’re just going to balance the books and deal with the changing rates.”
Dames: Funds not enough to ensure accountability
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames has slammed the Davis administration for allocating what he described as meagre funding to the newly established Independent Commission of Investigations and the Office of the Ombudsman, two agencies touted as tools for enhancing transparency and accountability in government.
Govt looks to fill gaps left by Silver Airways’ collapse
THE government is moving quickly to restore Florida-Bahamas air routes following the collapse of Silver Airways, with Bahamasair stepping in to fill the gap beginning June 23.
Cooper: Tourism faces slowdown
THE country’s tourism sector is bracing for headwinds as US policy changes, including travel advisories, tighter immigration laws, and economic uncertainty, begin to impact travel to the Caribbean.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Being a good provider is not the same as being a good dad
On Sunday, millions around the world and thousands in The Bahamas will celebrate Father’s Day.
SPORTS CALENDAR: June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025
Long Island hit by water shortages
Long Island residents have been without water services for days due problems with the island’s reverse osmosis plant, their MP told the House of Assembly yesterday.
LOM Financial donates $6k to BNT for mangrove restoration
IN recognition of World Oceans Day, LOM Financial (Bahamas) Limited has donated $6,000 to the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) to support mangrove restoration at Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP), a key conservation site in southwestern New Providence.
OEF: Revitalising education - strategies for student engagement
The landscape of education is undergoing significant transformation as educators and institutions strive to address the evolving needs and interests of students in an increasingly complex world.
Supplements in Sports: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What You Should Know
WALK into any gym or scroll through your favourite athlete’s social media page, and chances are you’ll see a shaker bottle, a tub of something powdered, and a reference to “fuelling up.”
National team players display their talent at Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tourney
A NUMBER of national team players, representing various teams from around the country, showed up to display their talent over the weekend at the Grand Bahama Volleyball Association’s Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tournament.
Jayden Munroe makes his presence felt in NCAA DII
WHILE the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division One Track and Field Championships are on this weekend with a few Bahamians competing, Jayden Munroe made his presence felt at the recent NCAA DII Championships.
